# AEK vs LASK Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/aek-vs-lask-match-preview/  
Published: 2026-09-07  
Updated: 2026-09-07  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Champions League football returns to Athens, and this one’s got a genuine underdog story behind it. AEK Athens host Austrian champions LASK Linz on Tuesday in their opening league-phase fixture — and while AEK are back in Europe’s top competition for the first time since 2018-19, LASK are making their maiden appearance after one of the wildest comebacks of the season.

## AEK vs LASK: Match Timings and Venue

The clash kicks off on **Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 18:45 CET (11:15 PM IST)**, hosted at AEK’s home ground in Athens. This is Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 [UEFA Champions League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026%E2%80%9327_UEFA_Champions_League) league phase — the tournament’s 72nd edition, running through to the final at Madrid’s Estadio Metropolitano next June.

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Competition | UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1 |
| Date | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 18:45 CET / 11:15 PM IST |
| Venue | Athens, Greece |
| AEK’s CL appearances | 12th (first since 2018-19) |
| LASK’s CL appearances | 1st ever |
| Head-to-head | First-ever meeting |

## AEK vs LASK: Form Guide

AEK arrive in ominous touch — unbeaten in 13 straight matches and having just thrashed Aris 5-0 domestically. Their attack, led by Barnabas Varga (scorer in four consecutive games) and experienced striker Luka Jovic, has been ruthless, while the defense has conceded just once in six outings.

![AEK vs LASK](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AEK-2.jpg)

LASK, however, aren’t just making up the numbers. They stunned Celtic in the play-off round, overturning a 4-0 aggregate deficit in a comeback for the ages, and go into this fixture on a four-match winning streak of their own.

## Probable Lineups

**AEK Athens (4-2-3-1, expected):** Strakosha; Rota, Moukoudi, Relvas, Pilios; Marin, Kairinen; Meyer, Vitalis, Zini; Jovic

**LASK Linz (3-4-1-2, expected):** Jungwirth; Mbuyamba, Alemao, Andrade; Jorgensen, Bogarde, Horvath, Dibango; Danek; Usor, Lang

AEK’s biggest headache is squad registration rather than injuries — Dereck Kutesa, Frantzdy Pierrot and a few others miss out after being left off the club’s Champions League list.

## Prediction

AEK’s home advantage, sharper squad depth, and Jovic-Varga firepower make them clear favorites, with bookmakers pricing an AEK win at roughly 57% probability. That said, LASK’s attacking output in Europe this season — 17 goals in four games — suggests goals at both ends are likely. A cautious **2-1 AEK win** looks the most sensible call, though Both Teams to Score is a smart secondary bet.

For more Matchday 1 previews across Europe, including line-ups and predictions for [Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt](https://technosports.co.in/fc-bayern-munchen-vs-bodo-glimt-match-preview/) and [Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal](https://technosports.co.in/borussia-dortmund-vs-villarreal-match-preview/), head over to TechnoSports for full Champions League coverage.

## How to Watch

Fans in India can catch the match live on the **Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV app**, the official broadcasters for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League season.

## FAQs

### **Q1. Has AEK ever played LASK before?**

No — this is the first-ever competitive meeting between the two clubs, making Tuesday’s fixture a genuine head-to-head opener.

### **Q2. Where can I watch AEK vs LASK live in India?**

  
The match streams live on Sony LIV and airs on the Sony Sports Network from 11:15 PM IST on September 8.